How to travel from Stockholm to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Stockholm and Hamburg is around 986km (612 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Stockholm to Hamburg by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Hamburg (HAM).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated byBrussels Airlines+ 3 others
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Train

Take the train to København H and then to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance1,115km (693 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Hamburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Stockholm and Hamburg is around 986km (612 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 810km (503 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Stockholm and Hamburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Hamburg is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Hamburg. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stockholm and Hamburg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 13h 15m.

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways and Snälltåget run train services between Stockholm and Hamburg. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and Hamburg. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Stockholm and Hamburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 15h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Stockholm and Hamburg. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Stockholm and Hamburg. Flights depart from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) and arrive at Hamburg (HAM) - via Brussels (BRU). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Stockholm to Hamburg. There is however a flight that goes via Brussels (BRU). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Stockholm to Hamburg typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) and and arrive into Hamburg (HAM).

The closest major airport to Hamburg is Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Hamburg. Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) and Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stockholm and Hamburg. The distance is around 1,115km (693 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Hamburg is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).

How do I get from Stockholm to Hamburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Hamburg

Transport options from Stockholm to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 20m
€260($260)
every 20 mins1,774km (1,102 miles)
Train + 2 similar
9h 45m
€115($115)
every 20 mins1,119km (696 miles)
Train to Hamburg-Altona13h 10m
€100($100)
once daily1,113km (692 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf13h 15m
€50($50)
every 20 mins986km (612 miles)
Bus
15h 15m
€50($50)
once daily1,014km (630 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
€210($210)
on demand1,115km (693 miles)

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Airports near Hamburg

The following major airports near Hamburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Hamburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hamburg
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Hamburg